Strategy and Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
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Year/Semester
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Spring Semester
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Type of Course
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Elective
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Credits
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3
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Aims and Objectives
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This course offers an introduction to related theories regarding public and nonprofit organizations and management. It shall guide the students to understand the practical operation of the public and nonprofit organizations and train the students to have the technique and ability to manage public organizations.
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Course Contents
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Specifically, this course will provide each student with:
●conceptual frameworks to understand behavior in the work setting
●focal topics addressing effective management of people in organizations
●introduction to theories on individuals, groups and the organization including motivation, decision making, leadership, organizational structure and strategy issues
●time and space to reflect on professional experiences and relate to course material
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Textbook/Recommended Reading
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1. Hal G. Rainey. 2003. Understanding and Managing Public Organizations. Jossey-Bass Inc. Publishers.
2. Paull C. Nutt and Robert W. Backoff. 1992. Strategic Management of Public and Third Sector Organization: A Handbook for Leaders. Jossey-Bass Inc. Publishers. Jossey-Bass Inc. Publishers.
3. Robert B.Denhardt. 2007. Theories of Public Organization. Cengage Learning.
4. Jay M. Shafritz & J.Steven Ott. 2001. Classics of Organization Theory. Harcourt Inc.
5. J.Steven Ott. 2003. Classic Readings in Organizational Behavior. Wadsworth.
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Course Evaluation
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Your grade in this course is based on three components:
●Class Participation- 20%
●Presentation and Essays-20%
●Final exams -60%
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Language
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English
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Instructor
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TIAN Kai
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Correspondence
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tiankaipku@gmail.com
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